Hans Florine

A film which explores the diversity of free climbing experiences in the 1990's: long free routes, sport climbing, competition climbing, bouldering and soloing. (Yosemite, Canyonlands, and other places).

From John Muir in the 1860s to the super athletes of today, "Vertical Frontier" tells the saga of the free-spirited climbers who were inspired by the big walls of Yosemite. This comprehensive history of Yosemite climbing includes footage from classics such as El Capitan and interviews with dozens of Yosemite personalities such as Long, Bridwell, Steck, Hill, Croft, Robbins, Kauk, Chouinard and Potter. A formidable film -- a great piece of history.

Jim Bridwell was one of the best rock climbesr of the world in the 70’s.The documentary follows Bridwell’s career from the beginning to the last climbs in 2001.The film presents also some of his climbing partners, such as Leo Houlding and Ron Kauk.